Reince Priebus could be joining the Navy as a reserve officer. (Reuters) Reince Priebus may be heading to the Navy. The former White House chief of staff and Republican National Committee chairman could be joining the Navy as a reserve officer, two U.S. defense officials confirmed to Fox News on Friday. The news was first reported by The Washington Post. Priebus, 46, following a process that incorporated a recommendation from Defense Secretary James Mattis, will have to attend a two-week long training in Rhode Island in addition to a monthly drill as a reservist if he’s commissioned. In addition to Mattis’ recommendation, a board of officers also chose Priebus as a reserve officer, The Post reported, citing defense officials and a memo. Forty-two candidates were evaluated in December by a Navy review board, The Post reported, with the ex-chief of staff and four others being “professionally recommended” to join the service. Because Priebus is … [Read more...] about Reince Priebus selected to join Navy as reserve officer
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Reince Priebus selected to join Navy as reserve officer: report
Reince Priebus could be joining the Navy as a reserve officer. (Reuters) Reince Priebus may be heading to the Navy. The former White House chief of staff and Republican National Committee chairman could be joining the Navy as a reserve officer, according to a Friday report from The Washington Post. Priebus, 46, following a process that incorporated a recommendation from Defense Secretary James Mattis, will have to attend a two-week long training in Rhode Island in addition to a monthly drill as a reservist if he’s commissioned. In addition to Mattis’ recommendation, a board of officers also chose Priebus as a reserve officer, The Post reported, citing defense officials and a memo. Forty-two candidates were evaluated in December by a Navy review board, The Post reported, with the ex-chief of staff and four others being “professionally recommended” to join the service. Because Priebus is four years past the age limit of 42, he will need a waiver to join. … [Read more...] about Reince Priebus selected to join Navy as reserve officer: report
Trump former staff chief on track to join Navy Reserve
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says President Donald Trump's former chief of staff is on track to join the Navy Reserve, buoyed by a recommendation from Defense Secretary Jim Mattis. Reince Priebus, 46, served as chief of staff for about six months, beginning at the start of Trump's administration in January 2017. He also was chairman of the Republican National Committee from 2011 to 2017. Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White says it is customary for Reserve applicants to request recommendations from members of Congress and other officials. She says Mattis agreed to write a letter for Priebus and it was consistent with applicable standards. Trump's former press secretary Sean Spicer is also a reserve officer. He was often seen around the Pentagon doing his reserve duties during his White House stint. … [Read more...] about Trump former staff chief on track to join Navy Reserve
Captured Ukrainian navy captains tell Russia
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Two Ukrainian navy captains being held in a Russian jail have refused to provide testimony because they consider themselves prisoners of war, their lawyers said on Wednesday. Russia seized three Ukrainian navy vessels and their combined crew of 24 last month off the coast of Russian-annexed Crimea and accused them of illegally entering Russian waters.gi Ukraine has said Russia captured the two small gunboats and one tugboat illegally and accused Moscow of military aggression. The United States and the European Union have called for the release of the sailors, who are in pretrial detention in Moscow. Roman Mokryak, the commander of one of the gunboats, told Russian investigators he would not provide any information until his crew was released, his lawyer, Ilya Novikov, said on Wednesday."He believes he alone answers for what happens on board, that his crew carried out his orders and that they cannot be held to account," Novikov wrote on Facebook. Oleh Melnychuk, the … [Read more...] about Captured Ukrainian navy captains tell Russia
J.J. Watt releases new Reebok colorway in honor of Navy SEALs
By Matt Young Published 1:06 pm CST, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 PHOTOS: The different colorways of the JJ IIs that are available J.J. Watt and Reebok released a new edition of the JJ IIs called the Valor Edition as a tribute to the Navy SEALs. PHOTOS: The different colorways of the JJ IIs that are available J.J. Watt and Reebok released a new edition of the JJ IIs called the Valor Edition as a tribute to the Navy SEALs. Photo: Reebok Photo: Reebok Image 1 of / 20 Caption Close Image 1 of 20 PHOTOS: The different colorways of the JJ IIs that are available J.J. Watt and Reebok released a new edition of the JJ IIs called the Valor Edition as a tribute to the Navy SEALs. PHOTOS: The different colorways of the JJ IIs that are available J.J. Watt and Reebok released a new edition … [Read more...] about J.J. Watt releases new Reebok colorway in honor of Navy SEALs